The Maxims of Francis Guicciardini is a book written by the Italian historian and statesman Francesco Guicciardini in 1845. The book is a collection of aphorisms and maxims that Guicciardini wrote over the course of his life, covering a wide range of topics such as politics, morality, human nature, and the art of living.Guicciardini was a prominent figure in the Italian Renaissance, known for his work as a diplomat and historian. His writings were...